Tamil Nadu's Madras High Court has upheld the government's decision to award contracts for the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram scheme to major jewelry retailers Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers. The court rejected a public interest litigation that challenged the procurement process for distributing gold rings under this maternal welfare initiative. The ruling validates the state's selection criteria and contractual arrangements with these prominent jewelers, ensuring the continuation of the program's implementation without legal obstruction.

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